6PRECAUTIONS• Refer all work related to the installation of theseproducts to qualified service personnel or systeminstallers.• Do not operate the appliances beyond their speci-fied temperature, humidity, or power source ratings.Use the appliance at temperatures within +5 °C -+45 °C (41 °F - 133 °F) and humidity below 85 %.The input power source for this appliance is 120 V AC60 Hz.• Handle the appliance with care.Do not strike or shake, as this may damage the appli-ance.• Do not strike or give a strong shock to the unit.It may cause damage or allow water to enter the unit.• Built-in backup batteryBefore the first use, charge the built-in backup batteryby turning on the power for 48 hours or more.If it is not charged enough, in a case where the powergoes down, the internal clock may keep bad time or theoperative condition may be different to that before theelectric power failure.The built-in battery life is approximately 5 years. Ask theshop where you purchased the unit when replacementof the battery is required.• Cooling FanTurn the power off when cleaning the unit. Otherwise itmay cause injuries.Replacement costs of the cooling fan are not coveredby the warranty even if it needs to be done within thewarranty period. Consult your dealer for servicing.• CleaningTurn the power off when cleaning the unit. Otherwise itmay cause injuries.Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when clean-ing the appliance body.Use a dry cloth to clean the appliance when it is dirty.When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergentand wipe gently.• Built-in hard disk drivesHard disk drives are vulnerable to vibration. Handlethem with care.It is possible to damage them if they are moved whiletheir motors are still running. Do not move them justafter turning the power of them on or off (for around 30seconds).Hard disk drives are perishable. They will need to bereplaced after around 30 000 hours of operation in casethey are used at temperature of 25 °C (77 °F).Replacement costs of the hard disk drives are not cov-ered by the warranty even if it needs to be done withinthe warranty period. Consult your dealer for servicing.Set all the hard disk drives as master using the jumperpin. Refer to the diagram attached on the HDD or theoperating instructions of the HDD for the jumper pinassignment.When hard disk drive trouble occurs, replace it immedi-ately. Consult your dealer for servicing.When replacing the hard disk drives, take notice thatthe following.Do not detach the hard disk drives or the cables con-necting the unit and the front cover while theHDD1/HDD2 indicators are lit or for around 30 secondsafter the indicators go off.Protect the hard disk drives from static electricity.Do not stack them, or keep them upright.Do not use an electric screwdriver to fix them.(Tightening torque: Approx. 0.49 N · m (5 kgf · cm))Avoid rapid changes of the temperature/humidity toprevent condensation. (Acceptable change: within15 °C/h (59 °F/h))• Indication labelRefer to the indication label placed on the bottom of theunit as to the indications of equipment classificationand power source, etc.• Avoid placing receptacles that contain liquids such aswater near the unit.If liquid spills onto the unit, it may cause fire or an elec-tric shock.• Do not expose the unit to water or moisture, or try tooperate it in wet areas.• Prevent condensation from forming on the surface ofthe hard disk.Wait until the dew evaporates in any of the followingcases.The recorder is moved to a place significantly differentin temperature or humidity.The recorder is moved out of an air-conditioned room.The recorder is placed in an extremely humid place.The recorder is placed in a room where a heater hasjust been turned on.• We recommend that you make a note of your settingsand save them. This will help when you are required tochange the system configuration, or when unexpectedtrouble or failure occurs.